Why spend money when you can get stuff for free? Invite some friends over and swap things you no longer need.
Here’s the idea:
1) Everyone brings one full bag of stuff they no longer want. Decide on the size of bag – a regular, brown grocery bag is probably the easiest.
2) Everything must be in excellent condition – completely usable. Clothes are best (who doesn’t want some “new” clothes?), but jewelry, books, games, household and kitchen items are OK too.
3) Depending on who’s invited you might want to choose a “main theme” such as “women’s clothing” or “kid’s clothing”.
4) Keep it simple for the host or hostess – everyone brings a dish to pass.
5) BYOB
6) Provide private space for people to try on “new” clothes.
7) Unless you set guidelines, recognize that some people will walk away with more items than others.
Have fun!
By the end of the party you should all have exchanged a bunch of stuff you weren’t using with “new to you” stuff you’ll eagerly use. And you spent the evening with friends. It’s a win-win-win idea.
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